A report from a Sunni narrator Asim bin Kalīb is mentioned in Tafsīr Minhaj us-Sādiqīn. He reports that a beggar came to the Holy Prophet (S) and requested him for something. The Messenger of Allah (S) sent someone to his residence to get something for the beggar but he was informed that there was nothing at home. The Holy Prophet (S) announced among the companions as to who will render help to this poor man. ‘Ali (a.s.) volunteered, saying,
“This destitute shall be my guest tonight.”
He (a.s.) took him home and informed Hazrat Zahra (S) about his condition. Janabe Fatemah Zahra (S) said,
“O ‘Ali! We have food enough for only one person and I had kept it for my daughter Zainab but you may do as you wish.”
Imam (a.s.) said, “It would be better to put the children to sleep and put out the lamp because such a less quantity of food will be insulting before the guest.”
Janabe Fatemah (S) did as instructed and the food was placed before the guest. He began to eat and the food was not yet finished when he said, “I am full and the Almighty Allah has given barakat in your food.” Thus he departed happily.